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Patent EP-1361370-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JONES STEVEN VICTOR
IPC: F16B19/10
Filed: 2003-05-02
Granted: 2005-07-27
Abstract: There is provided a blind rivet (10) comprising an axially extending hollow tubular body (18) having a tail end face (22) at one end and a pre-formed radially enlarged flange (20) at the other end, together with a mandrel (30) having a stem (32) which extends co-axially though the body (18) and having enlarged head adjacent the tail end (22) of the body, the stem having a weakened region immediately adjacent the head, whereby the mandrel head having an outer diameter greater than an outer diameter of said body, usually by between 4% and 9%, and which has a uniform conical shoulder (38) extending between said outer diameter of the head and the stem (32), so as to exert a setting force having an axial component for compressing the rivet body axially and an angular component effecting conical deformation of the tail end radially. <??>There is also provided a method of fastening at least two workpieces using such a blind rivet (10), including providing the blind side of the workpieces with a countersunk region to accommodate the conically deformed tail end of the body after setting, substantially flush therewith. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1550680-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TSAI BIN-HONG
IPC: A61K47/34
Filed: 2003-12-22
Granted: 2006-09-27
Abstract: A biodegradable copolymer with a core block comprising bioresorbable hydrophobic polyester segment and from 3 to 10 shell blocks comprising hydrophilic polyethylene glycol segment. The hydrophobic polyester segment and each of the hydrophilic polyethylene glycol segments are linked by a urethane linkage. A polymeric micelle composition containing the copolymer is also provided. The copolymer forms micelles when the concentration of the copolymer in a dispersing medium reaches or exceeds the critical micelle concentration. The micelles possess good drug and bioactive agent delivery characteristics and are suitable for use in drug delivery or cosmetic applications.
Patent EP-1389412-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VIIKKI PAAVO
IPC: A01B59/00
Filed: 2003-08-08
Granted: 2008-03-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling hook particularly for the lower arms of a three-point linkage of a tractor, which is intended to attach an implement to the tractor by means of a coupler ball (11). The coupling hook includes a body (1); a catch (2) that moves essentially linearly and downwards at an angle in guides (13) arranged in a housing (25), and an operating lever (3) fitted to the catch (2), for moving the catch (2) particularly from the retaining position to the open position (2). The operating lever is set to move in an opening (28) above the housing (25), at which location in the body (1) a recess (29) is formed and in the lower position the upper surface (36) of the operating lever (3) is arranged essentially to conform to the upper part of the body (1) or lie beneath it. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1443717-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DE CLERCQ JEREMY
IPC: H04L47/762
Filed: 2003-02-03
Granted: 2005-12-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a bandwidth broker (34, 36) for a domain (30, 32) of a telecommunication system comprising a plurality of domains, said bandwidth broker being associated with at least one border router (40, 50) of the corresponding domain in such a way that it can obtain information about the routing tables of this border router in order to be able to allocate resources to data routes inside the domain and outside the domain. <??>This bandwidth broker (34) comprises means for receiving from, or sending to, the associated border router (40) route exchange messages, and means for sending to, or receiving from, other bandwidth brokers (36) same route exchange information in order that this bandwidth broker, together with the other bandwidth brokers, relay route exchange messages between border routers (40, 50). <??>Preferably, the bandwidth broker comprises means for delaying route changes until resources have been allocated to the new route, and means for blocking the route change if resources are not sufficiently available on the new route. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1455519-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VEIGL JOHANN
IPC: F16H3/00
Filed: 2003-03-07
Granted: 2011-10-19
Abstract: Initializing method for a drive unit (1) or the like with a motor (26) whose direction of rotation can be switched over, an intermediate gear mechanism (29) which can be driven in a first direction (31) of rotation by means of the motor (26), and a carrier (42) which can be driven by the motor (26) by means of a undirectional clutch (38), the carrier (42), which has first latching means (68) which can be engaged, forming latching positions, with second latching means (66) connected to a housing (46) or the like, being moved in a cycle in the first direction (31) of rotation by an initializing distance which can be predefined in the range between the largest distance between two adjacent latching positions, which is formed precisely once, and the second largest distance between two adjacent latching positions, and the motor (26) being moved with a movement corresponding at least to a movement of the carrier (42) by the initialization distance in the opposite second direction (32) of rotation, and this cycle being repeated in accordance with the number of latching positions. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1379100-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NOIRIE LUDOVIC
IPC: H04Q11/00
Filed: 2003-06-27
Granted: 2009-06-17
Abstract: The optical mixer (1000) includes a first and second switching stages (100, 200) for composite digital signals. The redirection ports (11 - 42) of the first matrix are coupled to the direction input ports of the second matrix. The mixer also comprises an optical concentrator (7) connected to a wavelength demultiplexing circuit.  The optical mixer (1000) includes a first switching stage (100) for composite digital signals comprising a first optical switching matrix (1-4), and wavelength band demultiplexing circuits (10,20) and multiplexing circuits (10, 20). A second switching stage (200) including a switching matrix (5) is associated with wavelength band demultiplexing circuits (61-64) and multiplexing circuits (61 - 64). The redirection ports (11 - 42) of the first matrix are coupled to the direction input ports of the second matrix. The first optical matrix is composed of a series of optical switching sub-matrices arranged independently in parallel. The number of output redirection ports (11 - 42) from the first matrix is greater than the number of wavelength demultiplexing circuits (61-64). The mixer further comprises an optical concentrator (7) having input ports (71-78) connected to the redirection ports of the first matrix, with the output ports (71 - 74) connected to the wavelength demultiplexing circuit.
Patent EP-1389560-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERNARD PASCAL
IPC: B60R1/00
Filed: 2003-07-07
Granted: 2006-11-29
Abstract: The skip lifter consists of a steel mast formed from two rectangular tubes sliding in each other, a horizontal plate, an adjustable tie rod, a fixing part to the coupling and a lug drilled with two holes for hooking a hook.
Patent EP-1485034-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VENTURELLI ANDREA
IPC: A61N1/06
Filed: 2003-01-27
Granted: 2009-05-13
Abstract: A catheter for the treatment of tumors and other affections using hyperthermia induced by radio frequency includes a tubular body with or without an anchoring balloon at its distal end. An active electrode is positioned around the body and connected to a radio frequency generator. At least one thermistor needle measures the temperature around the electrode. The active electrode is flexible and connectable to a supply source of a fluid for cooling the electrode. It includes a helical conduit, which can be metal, conductive ceramic or graphite.
Patent EP-1486314-B1 (EP)
Inventor: YAMABUKI FUMIYASU
IPC: B29C65/16
Filed: 2003-02-21
Granted: 2011-02-16
Abstract: A laser beam is applied to surfaces to be welded to heat them, and welding between a metal member and a resin member or between a resin member and another resin member is completed, thereby providing an air-tight assembly. A laser beam is allowed to pass through a laser-transmitting resin and applied to a laser-absorbing material in contact with it to heat the latter, the heat then being used to fuse the laser-transmitting resin and the laser-absorbing resin. A laser-applying spot is moved to sequentially fuse and cure different portions. The upper portion (216) of a case (202) is made of a laser-absorbing resin, while the lower portion (218) is made of a laser-transmitting resin. With the case (202) fixed onto a laser-absorbing housing (200), a laser-applying position is moved along the side-wall (206) of the case (202) as much as one round at a constant speed while a laser beam is being applied to a contact surface (268) from an upper oblique direction external to the case (202) to complete welding. With a laser-transmitting-resin-made lid (204) fixed onto the case (202), a laser beam is applied to a contact surface (272) from the above to weld it.
Patent EP-1488001-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KURN NURITH
IPC: C12N15/10
Filed: 2003-03-11
Granted: 2008-08-20
Abstract: Methods of recombining nucleic acids are provided. In particular, methods for the production of partially double stranded nucleic acids comprising a 3' overhang from an RNA target and use in methods of recombining polynucleotides is described. These methods do not require thermocycling. The present invention also provides methods of recombining and selection which allow for identification of proteins comprising improved or desired characteristics.
Patent EP-1507606-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERENDES ANDREAS
IPC: B21B31/10
Filed: 2003-04-17
Granted: 2006-01-18
Abstract: A device for changing pairs of work rolls and/or pairs of backup rolls of roll stands, wherein the rolls are each supported in chocks and are movable out or in by a lower back up roll supported on a track and wheels. The work rolls on the drive side of the roll stand can be coupled to a hydraulic piston-cylinder actuator that is dimensioned in is stroke length for the removal or installation distance and can be uncoupled when it has been withdrawn by the required distance. A roll changing frame can be coupled to the actuator and, when the upper backup roll and the roll changing frame are supported on the lower backup roll, the pair of backup rolls can be moved out or back in. The actuator is coupled to a pusher with connecting arms aligned with ends of the rolls. The actuator is arranged on the drive side of the roll stand and is coupled to the pusher through a piston rod.
Patent EP-1506685-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ERIKSSON HAKAN BENGT
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 2003-05-13
Granted: 2006-07-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting a periodic message in a mobile communication system includes initiating, at a receiver, a reception of synchronization data a predetermined amount of time prior to a current periodic message. The predetermined amount of time is based on at least one of an estimated signal quality value from at least one prior periodic message and an estimated error in the at least one prior periodic message. The synchronization data is used to achieve synchronization, and the current periodic message is detected based on the synchronization.
Patent EP-1542793-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FOUARGE LOUIS
IPC: C08F210/16
Filed: 2003-09-23
Granted: 2007-08-29
Abstract: The present invention discloses a slurry loop reactor comprising one or more loops, capable of improving the properties of the product by enhanced homogeneity of the circulating slurry.
Patent EP-1663430-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BARONE NATALE
IPC: A63H33/04
Filed: 2003-09-25
Granted: 2007-05-02
Abstract: Accessory for magnetic construction games which comprise one or more magnetic bars (4) suitable for being mutually joined through ferromagnetic spheres (5) so as to made up a complex structure, which accessory comprises in turn at least two ferromagnetic members having a substantially spherical (1, 2) and/or hemispherical (10, 11, 12, 13) shape which are pivoted between two plates (6, 7) having an elongated shape for rotating in an independent manner around an axis (A) substantially perpendicular to these plates (6, 7).
Patent EP-1484918-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ENDO MASAKATSU
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2003-07-25
Granted: 2009-09-30
Abstract: Each of setting items in print setting when image data held in a digital camera is printed by a printer is provided with an option of "Depend on printer setting". When print setting data received by the printer contains a setting item of "Depend on printer setting", concerning this setting item, the printer prints the image data based on the designation set in and registered with this printer at this point in time. Consequently, it is possible to increase user-friendliness regarding print setting at the time of printing of the image data in the digital camera, and increase the efficiency of product design work of digital camera manufacturers. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-1540213-B1 (EP)
Title: Ball valve
Inventor: LEKNES OTTAR ARNE
IPC: F16K5/06
Filed: 2003-06-30
Granted: 2006-02-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a ball valve comprising a valve housing with an inlet and an outlet opening together with a ball-shaped inner valve body which can be rotated in the valve housing between an open and a closed position. In the open position the valve body has a through-going opening connecting the valve housing's inlet and outlet openings. In the closed position the valve body blocks the through-flow.
Patent EP-1572841-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRAUER PETER DIRK
IPC: C02F11/13
Filed: 2003-11-18
Granted: 2008-04-30
Abstract: A method of treating manure wherein the manure is subjected to separation in a fibre fraction and a manure water fraction; said fibre fraction is dried and subjected to gasification; said manure water fraction is subjected to concentration and the produced gasses from said gasification and said concentration are collected and optionally combusted; optionally the manure water fraction is subjected to thermal degradation.
Patent EP-1517669-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KNUEBEL GEORG
IPC: A61K8/41
Filed: 2003-12-17
Granted: 2005-10-26
Abstract: An agent for dyeing keratin fibers (especially human hair) contains as coupler in a cosmetically-acceptable carrier a m-phenylenediamine derivative which is itself claimed as a new compound. An agent for dyeing keratin fibers (especially human hair) contains as coupler in a cosmetically-acceptable carrier a m- phenylenediamine derivative of formula (I) which is itself claimed as a new compound. [Image] R 1>1-4C alkyl or 1-4C monohydroxyalkyl; R 2>methyl or ethyl and when R 1>O is in the ortho or meta position to both amino groups R 2> can also be H; and R 3> and R 4>2-6C hydroxyalkyl. Independent claims are also included for the following novel intermediates: bis-(2-chloroethyl)(4-methoxy-5-methyl-1,3-phenylene)biscarbamate; bis-(2- chloroethyl)(2-methoxy-5-methyl-1,3-phenylene)biscarbamate; bis-(2-chloroethyl)(4- methoxy-1,3-phenylene)biscarbamate; 3,3'-(4-methoxy-5-methyl-1,3- phenylene)bis(1,3-oxazolidin-2-one); 3,3'-(2-methoxy-5-methyl-1,3- phenylene)bis(1,3-oxazolidin-2-one); and 3,3'-(2-methoxy-1,3-phenylene)bis(1,3- oxazolidin-2-one).
Patent EP-1547158-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RUBIN LEONID B
IPC: H01L31/04
Filed: 2003-08-21
Granted: 2007-11-28
Abstract: An electrode for contacting an electrically conductive surface of a photovoltaic element includes an electrically insulating optically transparent film, an adhesive layer provided on a planar surface of the film, and a plurality of substantially parallel, electrically conductive wires embedded into the adhesive layer. The plurality of wires lies over the planar surface of the film. A part of the surfaces of the wires protrude from the adhesive layer. At least the part of the surfaces protruding from the adhesive layer are covered by a coating consisting of an alloy having a low melting point to solder the wires to the electrically conductive surface and to a first terminal bar. The adhesive layer has a thickness less than the thickness of the wires embedded therein.
Patent EP-1534155-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HALLEN JAN-AKE
IPC: A61B17/44
Filed: 2003-08-21
Granted: 2008-12-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to an obstetric vacuum extractor comprising a suction cup (1) of a hard material, which suction cup (1) is provided connection (5) for a tube and a connector piece (4). The vacuum extractor further comprises a towing means (6) of a flexible material as well as a locking means (11). The towing means (6) comprises a handle (7), a connecting part (8) and a connector (9). The invention is characterized in that said connector piece (4) is an integrated part of the suction cup (1). Said connector (9) is arranged to be brought to attachment in said connector piece (4), said connector piece (4) and connector (9) being movably fixable to each other.
Patent EP-1545351-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PETROS PETER EMMANUEL
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2003-08-15
Granted: 2012-04-11
Abstract: A method of providing support for an organ in the body of a patient comprises providing a support element with a first portion coupled to a first anchor and a second portion coupled to a second anchor through an aperture. The support element has a central portion between the first and second portions comprising a ribbon-like filamentary element. The first anchor is attached to a first tissue portion at a first location lateral to the organ. The second anchor is attached to a second tissue portion at a second location lateral to the organ. Tension of the central portion between the first and second anchors is adjusted by moving the second portion through the aperture in the second anchor so that the central portion of the support element provides a sling-like support for the organ.
Patent EP-1572800-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERNA MARIO
IPC: C08K5/3435
Filed: 2003-10-24
Granted: 2006-09-20
Abstract: Stabilizing compositions for halogenated resins in plastified formulations, in particular flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which comprise as essential components: a) a hindered amine, b) a terminal epoxide compound and c) a perchlorate.
Patent EP-1581717-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JUDKINS REN
IPC: E06B9/262
Filed: 2003-12-09
Granted: 2012-08-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne un rail supérieur ou inférieur pour store plissé accordéon, qui comporte une base et une paroi frontale se rencontrant en une bordure et formant un angle aigu. Le rail en question est recouvert du même tissu que celui constituant le store plissé accordéon. A cet effet, on positionne un pli sur la bordure, puis le tissu est étendu au-dessus de la paroi frontale, et il est fixé au moyen d'un adhésif ou de fermetures à boucles et à crochets. En mode de réalisation préféré, le tissu s'étend au-dessus de la surface extérieure de la paroi frontale et est fixé sur la surface interne de cette paroi. L'angle aigu maintient le tissu droit sur le rail, permettant, au stade de la fabrication, de fixer rapidement le tissu sans froissements.
Patent EP-1464898-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FLEISCHHAUER WERNER
IPC: F24C15/32
Filed: 2004-03-10
Granted: 2009-01-07
Abstract: The device has a muffle, a circulation fan with a fan wheel (29) and an air guide plate (21) forming a fan chamber (27) with a muffle wall (5) in which the fan wheel is arranged. The plate has an attachment flange (25) enclosing the fan chamber in contact with the muffle wall. An impression (35) is formed in the muffle wall in the fan chamber region.
Patent EP-1468848-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SAUERMANN HANS
IPC: B60D1/06
Filed: 2004-04-14
Granted: 2005-09-21
Abstract: The ball part (2) of the towing unit (1) can be either joined to the trailer or to the vehicle. The socket part (3) is assembled of two swivel mounted calotte-shaped parts (7, 8) which can be separated for the insertion of the ball (2). The inner surface of each of the parts (7, 8) is partly made of plane segments (24, 25, 27) and comprises an area with several grooves (28) to be used for lubrication. A dust receptacle (30) in the shape of a recess is also integrated in the inner surface of the socket part (3), keeping metal particles away from the moving parts.
Patent EP-1500570-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BREUSS HUBERT
IPC: B62D1/184
Filed: 2004-05-27
Granted: 2006-07-26
Abstract: A road vehicle has a steering wheel attached to a position-adjustable steering column with an adjustment mechanism. The steering shaft incorporates a universal joint that is secured to U-shaped a sub-frame. One half of the shaft is held in a sleeve with a roughly square cross section with side pins (17) projecting through the sub-frame aperture (25). The sub-frame aperture surrounding margin has a stepped toothed interface that engages with a matching plug (64).
Patent EP-1504907-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SEINO TAKEO
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2004-08-06
Granted: 2009-04-22
Abstract: There is disclosed herein a liquid container holder in which a liquid container internally storing a liquid is mounted removably, comprising: a translationally movable member configured to be connected to said liquid container inserted in said liquid container holder and in link motion with a straight operation of said liquid container when inserting a liquid feed needle through a liquid feed port of said liquid container, translationally advance in a direction parallel with said straight operation; an apparatus side positioning structure installed in said translationally movable member for positioning said liquid container in a predetermined position with respect to said translationally movable member in cooperation with a container side positioning structure formed in said liquid container; an apparatus side contact installed in said translationally movable member and configured to be connected to an electrode of a storage device installed in said liquid container for storing information on said liquid in said container; an electric cable having a conductive end electrically connected to said apparatus side contact; a connector installed in said translationally movable member and connected to said conductive end of said electric cable; and a cable fixing part installed in said translationally movable member to which a part other than said conductive end of said electric cable is fixed.
Patent EP-1632588-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FEHSE HANS-FRIEDRICH DR ING
IPC: B65D81/26
Filed: 2004-08-23
Granted: 2007-08-01
Abstract: The method for producing a storage unit (1) for metal objects, in particular, silver objects involves provision of flock (2), introduction of the flock into an aqueous solution of an anti-discoloring agent (5), and application of the flock after drying to a carrier strip (7). Independent claims are also included for: (A) a resultant storage unit; (B) a packaging unit, in particular, for silver cutlery; (C) a wrapping cloth for metal, in particular, silver objects.
Patent EP-1512811-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BONETTI ANDREA
IPC: E04H12/00
Filed: 2004-09-03
Granted: 2012-05-02
Abstract: Receptacle suitable to support electric power supply, protection, indication and control components (4) of a lighting fixture inside a cavity (3) of a lighting pole (2), the receptacle comprising push-operated fixing means (59), which are suitable to support said receptacle (45) inside said cavity (3) at an access opening (5) and method for installing said receptacle.